Objective of the Assignment

The overall objective of this assignment is to conduct a final evaluation of the project in terms of its relevance, impact, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, and elaborate on the lessons learned and recommendations for future interventions of similar nature.

The evaluation will take a specific overview of the projects’ active labour market measures (almm’s) components, by gathering perceptions, aspirations, feedback and data from relevant partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries for objective analysis and conduct of the evaluation. 

The evaluation will look to underline the key factors that have either facilitated or impeded project implementation. The International expert will work together with and lead the Local expert, under direct supervision of the Project Manager, in close consultation with the Programme Team. The project team will provide information on administrative and logistical support as needed.

The local consultant will work together with the international evaluation expert under the supervision of the ALMP2 Project Manager and Program Analyst of the  Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience Portfolio, and in close consultation with the Programme team. The ALMP2 project team will provide administrative and logistical support as needed.

• In close cooperation with the International evaluation consultant , support and contribute to a comprehensive desk review of project-related documents and UNDP evaluation policies and, based on this information, contribute to the draft of an inception report, containing the following: a.) the appropriate methodology to be applied during the evaluation; b.) the work plan and any technical instruments to be used during the course of the assignment, while being guided by the set of evaluation questions as presented below. As part of the Evaluation Team, the Local Evaluation cconsultant, together with the International Evaluation cconsultant, will conduct on-site field visits, meetings, discussions, and interviews with stakeholders (Ministry of Finance, Labour, and Transfers/Department for Social Policies and Family Planning, Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), Employment Agency of Kosovo (EARK), Municipal Employment Offices and Vocational Training Centres etc.)The Evaluation Team is also expected to conduct interviews and meetings with UNDP senior management and Programme, and ALMP2 team.
• The local evaluation expert will support the international evaluation consultant in selecting the appropriate methodology to be applied during the evaluation, as well as the work plan and any technical instruments to be used during the assignment, while being guided by the set of evaluation questions as presented below.
• A debriefing workshop with UNDP and key stakeholders is held and initial findings and recommendations presented.
• Contribute to the drafting of a final evaluation report based on the methodology applied, containing the presentation of findings, lessons learned and clear strategic recommendations to the UNDP exploring possible adjustments for the remaining period of project’s implementation.

The final evaluation report must include, but not necessarily be limited to, the elements outlined below:

• Title and opening pages
• Table of contents
• List of acronyms and abbreviations
• Executive summary
• Introduction
• Description of the intervention
• Evaluation scope and objectives
• Evaluation methodology
• Data analysis
• Findings and conclusions 
• Recommendations  
• Lessons learned
• Report annexes

Contribute to the final evaluation report, accounting for the UNDP and stakeholders’ feedback on the first draft .

Evaluation questions:

Methodology and Evaluation Ethics

The Evaluation Team may employ any relevant and appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods it deems appropriate to conduct the project evaluation. Methods should include desk review of documents; interviews with stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries; field visits; use of questionnaires or surveys, etc. However, a combination of primary and secondary, as well as qualitative and quantitative data should be used. The Evaluation Team is expected to revise the methodological approach in consultation with key stakeholders as necessary, particularly the intended users and those affected by evaluation results. The Team should present its findings in both quantitative data and qualitative recommendations.

The Evaluation Team is expected to hold interviews and meetings with the relevant staff of UNDP, ALMP2, main Project partners and beneficiaries(Ministry of Finance, Labour, and Transfers/Department for Social Policies and Family Planning, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Employment Agency of Kosovo (EARK), Municipal Employment Offices and Vocational Training Centers etc.)

The suggested methodology should be compatible with the UNDP approach to evaluations as described in the Handbook for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.  

The Evaluation Team is expected to use its findings and expertise to identify the lessons learned, and to propose recommendations for improving the project’s future efforts toward achieving the expected results. Prior to the Evaluation Team’s arrival, it will receive a list of documents to be consulted for its review. The Team will have latitude to design a detailed evaluation scope and methodology and will present a proposed work plan as part of the inception report to UNDP before arrival to Kosovo in order to optimize the time spent during the field mission.

The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the UNED ‘Ethical Guidelines for Evaluation.’ The Evaluation Team must address any critical issues in the design and implementation of the evaluation, including evaluation ethics and procedures to safeguard the rights and confidentiality of information providers.

Remuneration - Lump Sum Amount

The Contract is based on lump sum remuneration and shall be processed subject to completion and validation of deliverables as per the schedule listed below: 

• 20% upon completion and validation of deliverable 1
• 50% upon completion and validation of deliverables 2, 3 and 4  
• 30% upon completion and validation of deliverable 5

Required Presentation of Offer: 

The following documents are requested:

• Personal CV and P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Offeror and at least three (3) professional references. 
• Technical proposal, a max. 2-page document briefly outlining the methodology envisaged for the assignment for delivering the expected results within the indicated timeframe.
• Financial Proposal that indicates lump sum payment based on completion of deliverables.  
• Copy of Diplomas and copy of Passport.

 
Criteria for selection of the Best Offer

Offers will be evaluated utilizing a combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and technical proposal will be weighted a max. of 70% and combined with the price offer which will be weighted a max of 30.

Corporate Competencies:

• Committed to professionalism, impartiality, accountability and integrity;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, ethnicity, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Demonstrates substantial experience in gender equality. Actively promotes gender equality in all activities;
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively within a team and develop good relationships with counterparts and stakeholders;
• Ability to synthesise research and draw conclusion on the related subjects;
• Ability to pay attention to details;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment;
• Good organisational skills;
• Commitment to accomplish work;
• Responds positively to critical feedback;
• Results and task oriented. 

Education:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, economic development, public administration or other related qualification.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated relevant work experience with evaluation of development interventions at national and/or international level or researches  is required.
• Demonstrable experience with evaluation processes or researches in field of sustainable development, economic growth or implementation of active labour market measures.
• Solid knowledge of results-based management evaluation, as well as of participatory M&E methodological and practical considerations in conducting evaluations of development interventions is required.

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English. Excellent analytical and report writing skills in clear and fluent English.
• Knowledge of Albanian and/or Serbian languages is an asset.

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